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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.03, 7,936.70 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.03, 7,936.70 and 2,327.94 is: 3,491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.03 : 7,936.70 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.03/7,936.70 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.03x = 7,936.70 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.03x = 18,476,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,476,161.40/5,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.98

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